Agree. Hes also a better fit at ILB in a 3-4 than being in a more important role that requires more coverage in a 4-3, so a good fit all around for him.

April 10th, 2013, 6:15 pm

DJ-B

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Re: McClain a Lion?

And he got arrested again within 9 days of being signed. This guy is a straight up Thug, and potentially a bigger mess than titus.

April 22nd, 2013, 3:35 am

m2karateman

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Re: McClain a Lion?

DJ-B wrote:

And he got arrested again within 9 days of being signed. This guy is a straight up Thug, and potentially a bigger mess than titus.

I would not be a bit surprised to see the Ravens either cut this kid, or keep him but draft a inside backer with one of their first two picks. He needs to be put on a very short leash, if they haven't already.

Million dollar talent with a ten cent brain.

_________________I will not put on blinders when it comes to our QBs performances.

It's always possible that he is seeking help and needs to be away from football while doing it. It's also possible he's just an idiot and is passing up the potential to make more money just because he got paid so much already by the Raiders.

May 15th, 2013, 4:15 pm

Pablo

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Re: McClain a Lion?

He is 23, I smell a comeback soon when he realizes all the $ he is flushing down the toilet.

Supposedly Mclain's retirement is for the reason I initially thought, he's focusing on correcting his life and wants no distractions. The Ravens still hold his rights, so once he feels he is ready, he will be able to rejoin the team. IMO he's showing a lot of maturity and I bet he will be back in football before the season is over.

May 16th, 2013, 9:45 am

m2karateman

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Re: McClain a Lion?

rao wrote:

Supposedly Mclain's retirement is for the reason I initially thought, he's focusing on correcting his life and wants no distractions. The Ravens still hold his rights, so once he feels he is ready, he will be able to rejoin the team. IMO he's showing a lot of maturity and I bet he will be back in football before the season is over.

If he wants to truly focus on correcting his life, then quitting football, even for a short while, is a STUPID move. When he is with the team, or on the field, he is not getting into trouble. It's his time away from the field and away from the locker room that is causing him issues. He should be getting counseling now, and once he's supposed to report put his entire focus on playing the game.

I think this is a foolish move, and doesn't show one shred of being well thought out. At least, that's my opinion.

_________________I will not put on blinders when it comes to our QBs performances.

Supposedly Mclain's retirement is for the reason I initially thought, he's focusing on correcting his life and wants no distractions. The Ravens still hold his rights, so once he feels he is ready, he will be able to rejoin the team. IMO he's showing a lot of maturity and I bet he will be back in football before the season is over.

If he wants to truly focus on correcting his life, then quitting football, even for a short while, is a STUPID move. When he is with the team, or on the field, he is not getting into trouble. It's his time away from the field and away from the locker room that is causing him issues. He should be getting counseling now, and once he's supposed to report put his entire focus on playing the game.

I think this is a foolish move, and doesn't show one shred of being well thought out. At least, that's my opinion.

If he has some sort of substance problem or mental health issue, he may be seeking professional help like rehab. He may need to seclude himself from everything including football until he is ready to try again. Lets not forget that the other players aren't always good influences either and may not understand what he's going through. It would not be uncommon for them to invite him to situation that could be harmful to what he is trying to change in his life and until he has the strength of will to fight that he may need to stay away.

May 16th, 2013, 6:13 pm

m2karateman

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Re: McClain a Lion?

rao wrote:

m2karateman wrote:

rao wrote:

Supposedly Mclain's retirement is for the reason I initially thought, he's focusing on correcting his life and wants no distractions. The Ravens still hold his rights, so once he feels he is ready, he will be able to rejoin the team. IMO he's showing a lot of maturity and I bet he will be back in football before the season is over.

If he wants to truly focus on correcting his life, then quitting football, even for a short while, is a STUPID move. When he is with the team, or on the field, he is not getting into trouble. It's his time away from the field and away from the locker room that is causing him issues. He should be getting counseling now, and once he's supposed to report put his entire focus on playing the game.

I think this is a foolish move, and doesn't show one shred of being well thought out. At least, that's my opinion.

If he has some sort of substance problem or mental health issue, he may be seeking professional help like rehab. He may need to seclude himself from everything including football until he is ready to try again. Lets not forget that the other players aren't always good influences either and may not understand what he's going through. It would not be uncommon for them to invite him to situation that could be harmful to what he is trying to change in his life and until he has the strength of will to fight that he may need to stay away.

All good points rao....but does he have to retire to make that happen? I don't believe he has to.

_________________I will not put on blinders when it comes to our QBs performances.

Supposedly Mclain's retirement is for the reason I initially thought, he's focusing on correcting his life and wants no distractions. The Ravens still hold his rights, so once he feels he is ready, he will be able to rejoin the team. IMO he's showing a lot of maturity and I bet he will be back in football before the season is over.

If he wants to truly focus on correcting his life, then quitting football, even for a short while, is a STUPID move. When he is with the team, or on the field, he is not getting into trouble. It's his time away from the field and away from the locker room that is causing him issues. He should be getting counseling now, and once he's supposed to report put his entire focus on playing the game.

I think this is a foolish move, and doesn't show one shred of being well thought out. At least, that's my opinion.

If he has some sort of substance problem or mental health issue, he may be seeking professional help like rehab. He may need to seclude himself from everything including football until he is ready to try again. Lets not forget that the other players aren't always good influences either and may not understand what he's going through. It would not be uncommon for them to invite him to situation that could be harmful to what he is trying to change in his life and until he has the strength of will to fight that he may need to stay away.

All good points rao....but does he have to retire to make that happen? I don't believe he has to.

He could have just let the Ravens cut him, but he seems to be leaving on good terms this way and by leaving his rights with them he could have an easier time coming back. He also doesn't seem certain he will be back to football, so he may just not have the drive to play right now. He may not be making the best move, but it's far from stupid if he is genuinely dedicating himself to fixing his life.